How to Check Overstay Fine in UAE Online?

If you overstay your visa in UAE, you may have to pay fines. Whether you are a resident living in the UAE, a tourist, or on a transit visa, overstaying can lead to hefty penalties that add up quickly. But how much do you have to pay if you overstay your visa in UAE? No trouble at all. The UAE government has made it easy to check your overstay fine promptly. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to check your overstay fine in the UAE.

What is the overstay fine in UAE?

Your overstay fine will begin once your visa validity period is over, whether it’s a tourist or residence visa. UAE offers up to 60 days grace period for residency visa holders, but there is no grace period for tourists on visit visa after their visa expiration. Here are the fine details:

• For tourist visa holders, the overstay fine is 50 AED per day.
• For residents, it’s 50 AED per day. Once the grace period is over, the fine increases to 75 AED per day after 6 months of overstay.

Staying longer than your visa allows can land you in unpleasant surprises. It’s very important to check your visa status regularly.

Check overstay fine by GDRFA website

You can check the overstay fine on GDRFA by following these detailed steps. ^[1]

• Go to GDRFA website “from here“.
•  Go to the services menu and select the “Fines Inquiry” option.
• Once the inquiry tab is open, you need to fill in your details like  “visa type, gender, date of birth, and several other details”.
• Now select your identification type like “File, ID, or Passport Number”. 
• Choose file type:
  • Resident.
  • Permit
• Choose place:
  • Abu Dhabi.
  • Dubai.
  • Sharjah.
  • Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Um Al Quwain.
  • Fujairah.
• Once you enter all the details, click on “I am not a robot” option.
• Now click on “Check” button. Within seconds your fine details will be displayed on screen.

Check overstay fine using the ICP website

Follow these steps to check overstay fine via ICP website: ^[2]

• Visit the official ICP website “from here“.
• Select “Public Services” from the menu. Choose “Fine and Permits” and move to pay fines- violation of entry- pay new fines.
• Select the module:
  • Residency.
  • Visa.
• Select identifier:
  • UAE unified number.
  • File number.
  • Passport number.
• Enter current nationality and date of birth.
• Click  “next“.
• Upload required documents like a Colored photo, Unified number and Copy of the new passport.
• Click  “next“.
• Within seconds your fine details will be displayed on screen.

 Overstay fine check through Amer Centers  

•   Find any AMER center near you by using Google Maps or go to the official Amer website to track the nearest Amer center.
•   Carry your necessary documents like passport, visa copy, and Emirates ID, etc. Bring copies of your documents, just in case.
•   Go to the staff and ask them to check your fine.
•   The center will assist you and provide you a copy of your fine details.

Conclusion

As UAE authorities have announced that visit visa holders no longer have a grace period after their visa expiration, so it’s important to regularly check your overstay fine to avoid any complications and legal issues. Follow the above methods to stay informed about your fine status and avoid further penalties.